Tattoo Artist Application- Annual Event

Tattoo Artist Application Minimum Requirements!

  • Must have business License (individual and/or Tattoo shop)

    • No apprentices will be allowed to tattoo at our event. Need to have completed all hours and training before the event. *** all applications will go through review***

  • Must Have a Current Portfolio

  • Must Have a Current Bloodborne Pathogens Certificate

  • Must have for the event 3-5 pre-set designs CANCER RELATED FLASH pieces that can complete 45 minutes to 1 hour-staring prices at $100.

    • Flash designs with prices need to be emailed by August 1st to inkagainstcancer@gmail.com

      • If you are doing free hand designs- MUST keep within the same restriction of 45 minutes to 1 hour per tattoo.

  • Must commit to be at the event on August 30-31, 2025

    • NO EXCEPTITIONS

  • Set up will be available August 30th.

    • Saturday, August 30th:

      • Set up: 8:00am to 10:30 am

      • Event: 11:00am to 9:00pm

      • Clean up: 9:30pm to 11:00pm

    • Sunday, August 31st:

      • Set up: 8:00am to 9:30 am

      • Event: 10:00am to 6:00pm

      • Clean up: 6:30pm to 9:30pm

    • There is a $50 non-refundable booth deposit to confirm your attendance. This amount will be added to your overall donation at the end of the event.

*Each tattoo artist agrees to donate a 100% of all proceeds (Tattoo Cost) from the Ink Against Cancer event on August 30-31, 2025 to IAC-Cancer Warriors Foundation (501c3) * Tips are for Artists to keep**

Every dollar donated will go to Ink Against Cancer Warriors Foundation to directly support Cancer Warriors.

Tattoo artists will receive a receipt of donation that can be used for tax purposes

 We will provide: 2x 8ft Table covered with disposable table cloth - 2 Basic Chairs - Electrical outlet- waste container. All setup and cleaning supplies: barriers, towels, ink caps, cups, basic needles, etc.

  • Basic ink sets (including black and standard colors)

  • Nitrile gloves (S, M, L, XL)

  • Hand washing station, garbage bags, paper towels, distilled water, and sharps containers

  • Printer and stencil machine

  • Power cords

  • Sharpen container

  • Food for all participating artists (please let us know of any allergies or dietary restrictions)

  • Intake and after care forms

Please Bring:

  • Your tattoo machine

  • Your spray bottles (we’ll provide Dr. Bronner’s soap)

  • Your preferred light

  • Massage table and/or armrest, if desired

  • Any other personal tools or items you prefer to work with

Tattoo Artists participating will be responsible to bring your permits (Salt Lake County Health Permit & copy of Bloodborne Pathogens Certificate).

NOTICE: Ink Against Cancer will obtain and pay for the Salt Lake County temporary permit for our annual event

  • Health Inspector
    Sanitation & Safety

    T 385-270-2265
    saltlakehealth.org

    THIS IS NOT A TATTOO EXPO.  WE ARE RAISING MONEY FOR CANCER WARRIORS. 

 

For Salt Lake County Permit application and Requirements:

 

Permit Application Environmental Health Division

788 East Woodoak Lane; Murray, UT 84107

Phone: 385-468-3860; Fax: 385-468-3861

Deadline for application

July 15, 2025

You will receive an email from Ink Against Cancer when your application has been received and approved by the IAC Artist Committee.
 Please email us at inkagainstcancer@gmail.com an image and contact info you would like us to use on our site.

Ink Against Cancer reserve their right to refuse any artist.

Applications will be reviewed by the IAC Artist Committee

Ink Against Cancer will have an ID station to check for ID's and for all those over 18 will receive a wristband.

**No one under 18 will receive a tattoo at the event**

Questions or comments please contact us at inkagainstcancer@gmail.com

 

Ink Against Cancer will not be held responsible or liable for accidents, injuries or the loss or damage of goods associated with the 2025 Ink Against Cancer event.